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Regional ecosystem details for 3.12.44

Regional ecosystem 3.12.44
Vegetation Management Act class Of concern
Wetlands Not a Wetland
Biodiversity status Of concern
Subregion 1, (2.4), (2.6)
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 6000 ha; Remnant 2021 6000 ha
Short description Melaleuca citrolens low open woodland on low granite hills and rolling rises
Structure code Low Open Woodland
Description Low open woodland of Melaleuca citrolens (scrub teatree) +/- M. foliolosa (scaly leaved teatree) +/- Petalostigma banksii (smooth-leaved quinine) +/- Eucalyptus cullenii (Cullen's ironbark). The very sparse to sparse shrublayer often contains M. citrolens, M. viridiflora (broad-leaved teatree) +/- P. banksii +/- Carissa spp. (currant bush). The sparse to mid-dense mixed grassy groundlayer is dominated by Schizachyrium spp. (fire grass) with Aristida spp. (three-awned speargrass), Eriachne spp. (wanderrie grasses) and Rhynchosia spp. often present. Occurs on low granite hills and rolling rises. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 21b).
Protected areas Oyala Thumotang NP (CYPAL)
Fire management guidelines SEASON: Early to mid-dry season, with occasional storm burn or late dry season burn of limited area. INTENSITY: High, but low to moderate are more likely during the early to mid-dry season. INTERVAL: 1-5 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 1. INTERVAL_MAX: 5. STRATEGY: A mosaic of early dry season fires will prevent extensive wildfires in the late dry season and preserve areas for later storm-burning. Storm time and late dry season burns are used to maintain suitable vegetation structure. Burn less than 30% in any year. ISSUES: Lack of fire or low intensity burns can lead to overabundant broad-leaved ti-tree. High intensity fires may be difficult to achieve because of low fuel availability and accumulation rates and typically moister conditions. High intensity fires around storm time will promote a better developed ground layer. Active burning early in the dry season creates a mosaic to minimise the spread of wildfire late in the dry season. Early burns will usually burn with low intensity and will not control broad-leaved ti-tree.
Comments 3.12.44: Proposed new REs 3.12.10x2 and 3.12.36x3 were amalgamated in to this RE. Occurs on granite ranges from Coen to Palmerville.

1 Estimated extent is from version 13.1 pre-clearing and 2021 remnant regional ecosystem mapping. Figures are rounded for simplicity. For more precise estimates, including breakdowns by tenure and other themes see remnant vegetation in Queensland.

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Last updated
14 May 2024